Sunshine Color Enameling & Tube Rivet Earrings by Jan Harrell
Jan Harrell, Enamelist, Metalsmith, Sculptor and Instructor at the Glassell School of Art in Houston, TX visited Cool Tools to demonstrate her enamel finishing techniques using Ferro Sunshine Enamels to already enameled earrings. To give these earrings that professional look, she includes her riveting method using silver tube.
Below, we have also included Jan's video on Enameling with Stencils. This is the first process she uses before she adds Sunshine Enamels.
The tools and supplies are listed below.
Interested in learning how to stencil with enamels? Check out this video
Swanstrom Round Disc Cutter - 1/8" to 1-1/4"
High-quality disc cutter set is made of hardened and tempered, shock-resistant tool steel with precision-ground surfaces. The spring-loaded die plate al...
Center Positioning Die Set for Round Disc Cutter
Use this Delrin® centering die set with your round disc cutter set to make perfectly centered ring (washer) components.
Simply cut a hole in your sh...
Mini Max Tube Cutter
Perfect for large hole rivets! For silver, copper, brass, aluminum, and thin-walled steel pipes. Cuts tube diameters from 3mm (1/8") to 28mm (1-1/8").
Handy design with very sm...
Rotrac High Precision Tube Cutter
Perfect for large hole rivets! Cut silver, copper, aluminum and thin wall stainless steel. Cuts tube diameters from 3mm (1/8") to 28mm (1-1/8").
Constant working r...
Tube Cutting Jig - Hand Held
This handy jig for cutting tubes or rods up to 1/8″ may be hand held or secured in a regular bench vise. The thumb lever secures the tube and the groove in one side of ...
Tim Lazure Tube Riveting Tool Set
This tool set is made for creating rivets in soft metals. Select one of the 4 tools - which fit in a handmade wooden stand for easy storage - to make clean rivets ...
Tube Cutting Holder
Attach the tube cutting holder to your bench or held by a bench vise. Slots at the end assure straight cutting and the guide can be set for multiple cuts when doing production w...
.999 Fine Silver Seamless Tubing - Soft
Use this seamless fine silver tubing to create bead linings, hinges for silver metal clay, rivets, eyelets, and findings for glass and silver metal clay.
Sof...
Magnifier Safety Glasses - Bifocal
These Magnifying safety glasses have a well thought-out construction, which combines the best in safety, comfort, and affordability! Your vision is unobstructed b...
Jewelers' Saw - German
High quality, well balanced frames of this saw are strongly constructed with hardwood handles. Blades are firmly held by serrated lugs. Adjustable frames to accommodate broke...
GreenLion Studios Jewelers Saw Frame - Version 2
The GreenLion saw frame features a comfortable hard rubber handle injected molded over its sturdy 11 gauge steel frame. The surface area of the thum...
Bench Block - Rubber and Steel - 2" x 2" x 1-1/4"
Try this versatile bench block for all your stamping needs. 2" x 2" steel block sits inside rubber base. Hard vulcanized rubber is excellent when a...
Bench Block - Steel & Rubber 4"
Try this versatile bench block for all your stamping and dapping needs. 4" x 4" steel block sits inside rubber base. Hard vulcanized rubber is excellent when a s...
Drilling Set - Diamond Core - 6 Piece
Nickel-plated with 180-grit industrial diamonds. Drills are hollow.Shanks vary with head size. All drills are 35.8mm long; head length is 4.2mm. This kit has 6...
Dust Respirator
Protects against particulate aerosols free of oil. This Respirator works by filtering particles from the air. This type of respirator is considered "air-purifying" because it clean...
Professional Detail Brushes
Professional 10 piece set of detail brushes for every need, all with brightly colored handles so they can easily be found on your work bench. Store each brush inside its...
Dusting Brush
This brightly colored dusting brush is perfect for getting rid of sanding dust or applying pigment powder and mica powder.
The bright color makes it easy to find on your work bench!
Enameling Fork
Sturdy enameling fork for moving workpieces in and out of the kiln. When working with enamels, the work is inserted and removed at high temperatures. The 14" long handle maintains a ...
Swiss Saw Blades
Second photo shows 1 dozen bundled blades.Be sure to use Cut Lube on your blade for easier sawing and a cool blade.Use with any of our saw frames. See our Blade Selection Chart bel...
Ferro Sunshine Enamel
Sunshine colors can be applied like a watercolor, acrylic, or oil. Use individually, or mix colors to increase your color palette. Simply use a palette knife or muller to mix ...
Ferro Sunshine Enamel
Sunshine colors can be applied like a watercolor, acrylic, or oil. Use individually, or mix colors to increase your color palette. Simply use a palette knife or muller to mix ...
Scalex 1 oz
This C-4 Scelex from Thompson prevents fire scale and oxidation from forming on raw metal surfaces during the enamel firing process. Apply a thin layer to metal surfaces and allow to dr...
Medium Enamel Transparent - Lead-Free
Formulated to perform beautifully on a variety of metal and glass substrates, Thompson lead-free enamels are quality-made to deliver dependable, repeatable re...
Surfactant - Metal Prep for Enameling - 2 oz
Surfactant breaks surface tension on metal in preparation for enamels. After surfactant has been applied, it allows the enamel to deliver a more consist...
Enameling Spatula
Stainless steel spatula with wooden handle for moving hot trivets. The length of this handle allows a safe distance from the heat of the kiln.
Made in the USA
Bench Pin and Anvil
The bench pin is one of the most necessary tools in the serious jewelry artist's toolbox. This quality bench pin has a polished anvil top for hammering. Wood pin is removable an...
Digital Caliper - Economy
4" Digital Caliper. Measures inner and outer dimensions. Display in inches or millimeters. Features a large, easy to read display. Automatic shut-off.
Drying Form - Plastic - Dome Shape
Use to form cones or rings from 1/8" to 2-1/8". Super handy drying form for creating curves and half circle shapes. Non-stick with all clays. Does not require a r...
Sterling Silver Earwires - 21mm w/1.5mm Bead
Sterling Silver earwires feature a rounded design and a decorative ball end that loops for attaching drops.
Made in the USA
Sterling Silver Earwires - Semi Circle 14mm w/1.5mm Bead
Sterling Silver earwires feature a rounded design and a decorative ball end that loops for attaching drops.
Made in the USA
Sterling Silver Earwires - Fancy with Loop and Bead
Sterling Silver earwires feature a rounded design and a decorative ball end that loops for attaching drops. Package of 5 pairs.
Made in the USA
4 Mesh Firing Rack - 4"
Stainless steel, heat and corrosion resistant 4 mesh wire rack for transporting work in and out of the kiln. Can also be used for two part firing base metal clays.
Made in USA
Safety Glasses
Use for eye protection when working in the studio. Use when working with any motorized tool or when cutting glass.
Lightweight, scratch-resistant lenses made for comfort and balance....
Flexible Diamond Hand Lap
Flexible metal bonded diamond laminated to a lightweight foam hand block. For hand finishing of hard-to-grind material such as stone, ceramics, glass, carbides and non-fer...
Textured Metal - Copper
This brilliant textured metal can be used for so many things; cut out your design shapes, add color with enamels and patina, solder and embellish, form and shape them to cre...
Textured Metal - Copper
This brilliant textured metal can be used for so many things; cut out your design shapes, add color with enamels and patina, solder and embellish, form and shape them to cre...
Textured Metal - Copper
This brilliant textured metal can be used for so many things; cut out your design shapes, add color with enamels and patina, solder and embellish, form and shape them to cre...
Jewelry Shape Template - Guitar Picks
8 guitar pick shapes. Sizes are 18mm to 45mm
Our special surface makes it easy to find these templates on your workbench, but allows clarity for positioning.V...
Design Stencils for Enameling - "Echoes" Set of 5
Enhance your enamel with our Design Stencils for Enameling by renowned artist Eugenia Chan.
Add flair and dimension to your enamel creations.
Each...
Design Stencils for Enameling - "Reflections" Set of 5
Enhance your enamel with our Design Stencils for Enameling by renowned artist Eugenia Chan.
Add flair and dimension to your enamel creations....
Design Stencil - Patterns
Enhance your enamel with our Design Stencils for Enameling.
Add flair and dimension to your enamel creations.
Easy to clean and reuse!
Emboss clay to create texture.
Sten...
Design Stencil - Stitched Art
Enhance your enamel with our Design Stencils for Enameling.
Add flair and dimension to your enamel creations.
Easy to clean and reuse!
Emboss clay to create texture.
...
Design Stencil - Overlapping Stripes
Enhance your enamel with our Design Stencils for Enameling.
Add flair and dimension to your enamel creations.
Easy to clean and reuse!
Emboss clay to create te...
Jewelers' Saw - German - 2-1/4"
High quality, well balanced frames of this saw are strongly constructed with hardwood handles. Blades are firmly held by serrated lugs. Adjustable frames to accommod...
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